Hi! thank you fortaking the time to help me out!....well me and my fiancee have been together for 5 years we have 2 beautiful children together ages 2 1/2 and 4 months and we are FINALLY getting married on june the 2nd of 2007 (his birthday 31st b-day also)and i am clueless when it comes to the basics... we have already purchased our rings and he wants to propose to me but we don't know how it goes....like for example does he propose with the wedding band and then puts the other ring on behind the band when we are at the ceremony? and do i leave my viel down until i get up to the gazebo and he lifts it at the end and kisses me??? we are not having any bridesmaids or groomsmen just us and a our family and friends...and i bought a set of two garters and i would also like to know which gets tossed at the ceremony and which one i keep? one has a pretty bow and lace and the other is kinda of plan in detail?i will take on his last name when can i sign my name on papers as his last name?
2007-03-14 03:07:58 · 12 answers · asked by Sam Fisher 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
first he proposes with the engagement ring not the band. most of the time you will wear you engagement ring on the right hand on the day of the wedding and after the ceremony you can put it in front of your wedding band. as for the viel, if you are wearing one that goes over your face, you cover your face as you are walking down the aisle and the person walking you down or your future husband can raise it once you get to the end or just before he kisses you. for the garters you keep the pretty one and throw the plain one, unless you like the plain one better then throw the lacy one. it usually takes about a month until the marriage license is filed with the city/town where you live (that's how long it took for mine) once you receive that piece of paper then you can go and change you name, officially). don't stress about all of these details. you can do whatever you want. it is your day. have fun, you guys certainly love each other, have a beautiful family and will have a long, loving life together. enjoy the day and do what ever your heart desires. the day goes buy so fast it will be over before you know it. good luck to you and i hope you have a beautiful wedding. cheers!
2007-03-14 03:23:22 · answer #1 · answered by Peachy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rings - the diamond is the engagement ring - it's the one he proposes with. During the ceremony, you'll remove it until the wedding band is placed and then put it back on. The wedding band should be the closest to your heart.
Viel - stays down until he kisses you (if you decided to do this - some just wear the viel and some of the father flip it back. It's just up to how you want to do it.
Garters - you keep the nicest one. The arm band (the more plain one) is the one that'll get tossed.
You don't need bridesmaids and groomsmen, but you might want to consider a maid of honor and best man - 1) the maid of honor will hold your bouquest throughout the ceremony 2) for witnesses on your marriage license. They're not necessary, but just something to think about.
Name - as soon as you're pronounced man and wife - sign your new name! No need to wait.
Congrats!!
2007-03-14 03:14:55 · answer #2 · answered by reandsmom77 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I hope you've got most of the planning done! You have less than 3 months to go!! LOL
He proposes with the engagement ring, not the band. The band is exchanged at the altar. Wear your engagement ring on your right hand during the ceremony, because the wedding band goes on first. Then you can put your e-ring back on.
You can wear your viel down or back. It's completely up to you. I'm not wearing my veil over my face at all.
You need at least a "maid of honor" and "best man" as witnesses during the ceremony.
As for the garters, keep whichever one you like best!
Just make the weddings "yours" if that makes sense at all.
2007-03-14 03:19:14 · answer #3 · answered by sweetxgrace 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm confused. I thought LaVeyan Satanism promoted the idea of self and the individual. Their rituals, while important, are no more magical then the rituals performed at any church on Sunday. The Satanic Bible talked at great length about the importance of ritual in everyone's life but was very quick to point out that they were not worshiping any external being or force. Either I completely have my religions screwed up (possible) or you may be confused with a more traditional satanic belief structure. 1. can't help there 2. As far as props for your rituals, It's better to make a crappy prop yourself then to buy a well made one from someone else. Not only is it personal it shows your devotion to your belief. 3. Wicans do not worship any evil, satanic, or similar force so I doubt it would be compatible. 4. By definition Pagan means "not christian" so I would have to say maybe. It depends on the individual 5. Try looking into the golden dawn. Crowley had quite a bit to do with them and you will probably find lots of examples that you will find useful.
2016-03-28 22:48:32 · answer #4 · answered by Scharri 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He proposes with an engagement ring usually a diamond
at the ceremony you put the wedding ring on during the ceremony then your engagement ring.
You do not have to throw any garter it is not mandatory but in your case toss the plain one and save the fancy one. Once you are married and have your marriage certificate with your new last name you can change everything over to his last name but you will need copies of the certificate to do so. I suggest you buy the book WEDDINGS FOR DUMMIES it has very useful information in it
2007-03-14 03:19:14 · answer #5 · answered by Eyes of Green 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When he proposes he gives you the engagement ring. When you say your vows, you remove the engagement ring and he puts the wedding ring on your finger (closest to your heart) and then you put the engagement ring back on. The veil covers your face as you walk down the isle and when the minister says "You may kiss the bride" he then lifts it and kisses his new bride. As far as the garters go, it's your wedding...keep the one you want and toss the other. You can wear both, but just be sure the one you are going to keep is the one that is above the one to be tossed. Have a lovely wedding and a blessed marriage!
2007-03-14 03:15:45 · answer #6 · answered by ceegt 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to pick up one of those HUGE bridal magazines and check out the tips it has. I found those very helpful for my wedding to my ex husband. Hop on line as well and you can type in 'wedding ettiquette' and it should help you with any questions.
Most importantly, for the smaller details, do what you think is comfortable. I had a friend who had a wedding with a 'Nightmare Before Christmas' and my boyfriend and I are talking about a 'Harry Potter' wedding.
Enjoy and congratulations! :o)
2007-03-14 03:13:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If I were you I would head to the library and check out some books. Also search around on the Internet.
2007-03-14 03:30:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When it comes to getting married, you do what you WANT, not what the rest of the world thinks you ought to have. Do what makes you feel best and let the rest go hang.
2007-03-14 03:16:00 · answer #9 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there aren't no rituals.
as long as you are happy and he is happy.
dont forget to enjoy everything as much as you can. you only life live once
2007-03-14 03:10:08 · answer #10 · answered by John Becker 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋